Latest articles by Marc Shoffman
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Budget 2024: Chancellor scraps holiday lets tax perks – is property investing still worth it?
News Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled plans to abolish the furnished holiday lettings tax regime in his Spring Budget. We explain what this could mean for the housing market.
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Spring Budget: What the latest National Insurance cut means for you
News Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a 2p cut in National Insurance in his latest fiscal update – how much could you actually save?
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Fundsmith Equity fund underperforms again - is it still a winner?
News Fund veteran Terry Smith has underperformed for the third successive year. Is it still worth backing his high-quality portfolio?
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Spring Budget 2024 - what it could mean for your finances
Feature The chancellor will unveil his Spring Budget tomorrow. We look at what could be in the red box, from a cut to National Insurance to 99% mortgages.
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Can you profit from Airbnb amid potential holiday let tax clampdown
Advice Hosts on Airbnb can make as much as £6,000 a year from letting out their spare room or house. We look at the pros and cons of listing your home on Airbnb and how to make it profitable.
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In the doghouse: hundreds of investment funds are underperforming - is it time to sell?
News The latest Spot The Dog research from Bestinvest reveals 151 funds are failing to beat their benchmark. We reveal the worst performers
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Can a leap year make you richer?
Feature Investors have an extra day to put their money to work on the stock markets in 2024 – we reveal if leap years can give your portfolio a bounce
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How the rich invest: how traditional assets boosted wealthy investor portfolios in 2023
Feature Rising stock markets contributed to an increase in ultra-high net worth individuals last year. We explain how the wealthy boosted their portfolios in 2023
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How to invest in solving the housing shortage
Feature Buy-to-let may be losing its shine but there are other ways to invest in the property market
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Financial Conduct Authority launches £600k campaign to encourage savers to switch – how much more could you earn?
News The City watchdog wants to encourage more people to switch their savings
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American Express introduces 'Plan It' payment instalment option
News Amex users can now split parts of their credit bill into further instalments. Is it worth it?
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Hargreaves Lansdown opens primary gilt markets to retail investors - is it worth backing government bonds?
News The investment platform will give retail investors access to gilt auctions with no dealing fees. We have all the details
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Why you need a £1 million pension for a comfortable retirement
Feature Research suggests younger savers need to put more into their pension to account for inflation and housing costs ahead of retirement. We explain how to build a £1 million pension pot
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IHT receipts approach record year – will the tax be reformed?
News The Treasury is set to take £7.6 billion from inheritance tax payments this financial year amid rumours of reform in the Spring Budget
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ONS: UK house prices fell 1.4% in 2023 – is now a good time to buy?
News The latest Office for National Statistics data shows the housing market dropped in 2023 but there are signs of a recovery – how long will it last?
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How to minimise the risks of a stocks and shares Junior ISA
Parents are opting for cash rather than stocks and shares when it comes to choosing a Junior ISA (JISA) for their child. But investing could build a bigger nest-egg – here is what to consider
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Rents hit record high but are reaching affordability ceiling – is buy-to-let still worth it?
News Rightmove data shows landlords are reaching the limit of what they can charge tenants
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More than £4 billion of tax reliefs and perks are unclaimed – does HMRC owe you money?
Feature We explain the main tax reliefs people fail to claim for and how to get your money back before the end of the tax year
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Will China roar for investors as it enters Year of the Dragon?
Feature It’s been a volatile few years for investors in China, but is now the time to buy as it marks the Chinese New Year?
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RICS: Property market confidence is rising amid hopes of rate cuts
News Research shows buyers and seller sentiment has turned positive and that could mean house prices rise later this year
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Car finance explained: everything you need to know when buying a car
Advice From personal contract to hire purchase and leasing, we explain the different routes to getting behind the wheel
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State pension age may rise to 71 – when will you get yours?
News Research warns the shrinking workforce and rising life expectancy may push up the state pension age
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Bank of England holds interest rates at 5.25% for fourth consecutive meeting – are cuts coming?
News The interest rate freeze has continued. We explain what it means for borrowers and savers.
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Under 1% of capital gains reported to HMRC’s real time tool – are you filing a self-assessment tax return unnecessarily?
Advice Just 0.04% of the total capital gains tax collected came through HMRC's real time reporting service last year. We explain who can use this underutilised payment option
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